Because of their high strength and light weight, carbon-fiber-based composite materials are gradually replacing metals for advancing all kinds of products and applications, from airplanes to wind turbines to golf clubs. But there's a trade-off. Once damaged or compromised, the most commonly-used carbon fiber materials are nearly impossible to repair or recycle.
Healable carbon fiber composite offers path to long-lasting, sustainable materials
- PhysOrg
- 4. 11 2021 (21:19)